Arts + Culture

Reel Connection

Screenland Armour in NKC brings back the magic of the movies with film showings Article by Reilly Atkins | Photography by Hannah Schreiner Think back to your earliest memories at the movie theatre. Do you remember the whirring of the film reels? The flickers of dancing light and imperfections on the screen? The anticipation of a changeover when you saw the cigarette burns in the corner? These once-familiar details were all part of the magic of movies projected on film. Today, it’s virtually...

Travel

Mounds of History

Cahokia Mounds, just east of St. Louis, reveals a prehistoric civilization more impressive than you'd expect Article by Diana Lambdin Meyer | Photography by Bruce N. Meyer The St. Louis Arch was visible in the distance, along with the distinct round shape of the old Stouffer’s hotel, and other buildings that make up the St. Louis skyline. Hidden by a dense, verdant tree line was the Mississippi River, separating those skyscrapers from the ancient one on which we stood. My husband and I had...

Travel

Points Well Taken

The KC Savvy Travelers help make family travel more affordable Article by Katie Currid | Photography by Courtesy of KC Savvy Travelers There's a question that Lauren English and Keri Haverland, two Kansas City-area teachers and moms, used to ask themselves every time a dream trip came to mind: how do people actually afford this? It wasn't for lack of trying. They saved when they could and still found that their teacher salaries couldn't stretch far enough to cover the kind of family travel...

Food + Beverage

Fifth and Emery

How Isaac Collins turned a dream into a Northland sweet spot Article by Reilly Atkins | Photography by Hannah Schreiner Chocolate and frozen yogurt may bring people together, but for Isaac Lee Collins, owner of Fifth & Emery, they changed his life. Isaac was born in East Kansas City and was a catalyst for his parents to leave destructive habits behind. They knew they needed to change their lives, not just for themselves, but for their new son. Isaac remembers a bit about his life in Kansas...

Food + Beverage

Fire and Fat

Green Grass serves up South America's prized cut Article and Photography by Katie Currid You may be looking to get into the spirit of the FIFA World Cup coming to Kansas City this summer. Whether you have tickets to a match, are trying to catch a sight of Messi around town, are attending one of the many watch parties around the city or are just trying to get a taste of the cultural food from the teams playing here, there are so many ways to celebrate this exciting event in Kansas City.  If...

Life + Culture

A Taste of Argentina

Northland's Argentine restaurants are ready for their World Cup moment Article by Diana Lambdin Meyer | Photography by Hannah Schreiner The people of Argentina are as passionate about football (soccer) as Kansas Citians are about our Chiefs. Their Lionel Messi is our Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones rolled into one. They are loud and proud and they are on their way to Kansas City. “We sing and shout and dance and wave flags,” says Isolina María de la Vega, a native of northern...

Sports + Recreation

Kathy Nelson Plays to Win

How a proud Northlander brought the World Cup to KC Article by Diana Lambdin Meyer | Photography by Bruce N. Meyer Kathy Nelson gets asked a lot of questions these days, often from people in Europe, in South America and places in between. But one question that made her megawatt smile widen a bit more was about her favorite band. “It’s the Winnetonka High School Marching Band, of course,” Kathy responds without hesitation. A 1986 graduate of Winnetonka, Kathy played the flute and piccolo...

Arts + Culture

Enter the Reel World

Immersive experience Atlas9 defies description Article and Photography by Katie Currid Before visiting Atlas9, I was really not sure what I was getting myself into — and honestly, that was part of the fun. I convinced my husband to go with me and our three kids (ages 8, 6 and 2) on a free afternoon for an invited press visit, and when he asked what exactly we were doing, I, frankly, didn’t really know. Because Atlas9 is such a unique experience, I will say it’s still hard to describe it, but...

Local Services

Finding Your Footing

The Exercise Coach's balance program is helping clients stay steady, confident, and independent — at every age Article by Katie Currid | Photography by Hannah Schreiner Most of us don't think about balance until we lose it. A stumble on the stairs. A moment of hesitation stepping off a curb. The quiet, creeping worry that a grocery run might go sideways — literally. But Sabrina Denny, owner and coach at The Exercise Coach in Liberty, thinks about balance every day. It's not just a fitness...

Arts + Culture

Go North KC

Clay and Platte counties unite to welcome the World Cup. Article by Reilly Atkins | Photography by Hannah Schreiner When Kansas City was announced as a FIFA World Cup host city in June of 2022, the region quickly became abuzz with the possibilities to showcase what makes us special on the global stage. Clay and Platte County tourism leaders saw something more: an unprecedented opportunity for regional collaboration. Jennifer Goering, executive director of Platte County Convention and Visitors...